ORDER N0. E:~425
AF~F'ROVAL OF CONTRACT PETWEEN N,ERR COUNTY AND
I',' STAR AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE COUNT"Y
JUDGE'S SIGNATURE
On this the 8th day of November 1994, upon motion made by
Commissioner Lehman, seconded by Commissioner Lackey, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-@-0, to approve the
contract between Kerr County and K'Star^ and authorize the
County J~_~dge to sign same.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
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PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS RE VEST AND DOCUMENTS
TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: ROBERT A. DENSON OFFICE: COUNTY JUDGE
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 1994 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF COUNTY SPONSERED
CONTRACT BETWEEN KERR COUNTY AND K' STAR AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO
SIGN SAME.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: COUNTY JUDGE
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5,
Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.
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All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has
been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will
be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda
Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
K'STAR~ INC. CONT ACT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF KERB
WHEREAS, Kerr County, Texas ("COUNTY"),apolitical subdivision of the
State of Texas, has the authority, through its county attorney, under Section 41.003
of the Texas Human Resources Code, to provide for services to and support of
children in need of protection and care; and
WHEREAS, K'STAR, Inc. a Texas non-profit corporation, is engaged in the
provision of shelter, counseling, guidance, and support for runaway children and
other "at-risk" juveniles, and desires to enter into a contract with COUNTY to
provide certain services to and support of the children of COUNTY who are in need
of protection and care;
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED that:
1. K'STAR, Inc. will provide services to the residents of COUNTY as follows:
a. a short-term emergency shelter for youth in need and/or "at-risk";
b. food, clothing, counseling and education to youth in need and/or "at-
risk"; and
c. facilities for residential placement of youths in need of protection or
other assistance.
2. This contact is not exclusive, and COUNTY, reserves the right to contract
with additional parties for the provision of any and all services covered by this
agreement.
3. K'STAR, Inc. currently has and shall maintain a policy of liability insurance in
the following minimum amounts:
$300,000.00 Premises: Personallnjury
4. K'STAR, Inc. agrees to operate under a policy of non-discrimination with
regard to the provision of said services. Such policy shall prohibit discrimination on
the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, handicap, disability, national origin,
language, political afI"iliation or belief, or other non-merit factor. Acts of
discrimination shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
5. K'STAR, Inc. further agrees to adopt and maintain a policy that prohibits
sexual harassment. Acts of sexual harassment constitutes a material breach of this
contract.
6. K'STAR, Inc. agrees to comply fully with any and all applicable laws, local,
state, and federal, regarding work hours, safety, wages, social-security benefits,
and/or workers' compensation. This clause places a duty to meet the requirements
of such laws only if the law itself places such a duty on K'STAR, Inc. Acts in
violation of any of those laws or ordinances constitute a material breach of this
contract.
7. The term of this agreement is one (1) year beginning on October 1, 1994 and
ending on September 30, 1995, unless earlier terminated by either party on thirty-
{30) days written notice addressed to:
K'STAR, INC.
Kerr County Judge
700 East Main Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Chairman of the Board, K'STAR, Inc.
P. O. Box 962
Kerrville, Texas 78029-0962
8. COUNTY agrees to pay to K'STAR, Inc. the annual sum of 53,000.00 for the
provision of the services described above.
9. Upon written request, payment shall be made on or before January 1, 1995.
10. K'STAR, Inc. shall submit to the Kerr County Auditor an annual financial
report itemizing all income and expenditures for the period covered by this
agreement. K'STAR, Inc. shall also submit to the Kerr County Auditor an annual
report which states the total number of youths that were provided services under this
agreement and describes the services that were provided
11. No moneys paid to K'STAR, Inc. shall be expended for any purpose other
than those specified above. Unless specifically provided for herein, no moneys may
be expended for the provision of salaries to any person.
12. All books and records of K'STAR, Inc. shall be open for inspection during
normal business hours to any member of the public, the Kerr County Auditor, and to
such persons as may be given that authority, in writing, by the Ken Country Auditor
or the Kerr County Commissioners' Court. No clause shall, in any way, be
construed to override the provisions of the Federal Privacy Act or other state of
federal law or regulation concerning the disclosure of confidential or privacy
matters.
13. The Internal Revenue Service non-profit classification of K'STAR, Inc. is:
Federal ID # 74-2659161
14. This agreement is efFective on the date same is executed by K'STAR, Inc. or
upon acceptance, by Order of the Kerr County Commissioners' Court, whichever
date is later in time.
K'STAB,~~L
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Can o~ the Board
Richman Phipps
Date: November 16, 1994
By:
Kerr Co Judge
Bob Denson
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATION
I, PATRICIA DYE, County Clerk of Kerr County, Texas, certify that the above
agreement was accepted and agreed to by the Commissioners' Court of Kerr County, Texas
on Navemher 28, , 1994, in Order No. 22425
recorded and filed in Volume T ,Page 6~~ , of the
Minutes of the Commissioners' Court of Kerr County, Texas.
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Date: December 5, v1994